QUESTION: What can I do with a Windows laptop with a battery that won’t last very long? ANSWER: Battery life is a common frustration with all portable devices and how you use your laptop can make a ...

If your laptop’s battery doesn't last nearly as long as it first did out of the box, then it might be time to replace it. The lithium-ion batteries used to power most laptops degrade over time with an ...

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Lithium Ion batteries brought greatly increased battery life to laptops, but that did come at a cost: the risk of battery fire. As noted by Consumer Reports, a lithium ion laptop battery membrane that ...

Ben Smith is a writer based in Los Angeles, California who has been covering consumer tech for at least five years. He's written thousands of articles for various sites about laptops, tablets, and ...

Matt Elliott is a senior editor at CNET with a focus on laptops and streaming services. Matt has more than 20 years of experience testing and reviewing laptops. He has worked for CNET in New York and ...

If your laptop battery shows 100% but dies when unplugged, the issue might be with the charger. There is a possibility that the charger you are using is not providing sufficient power to your laptop ...

Matt Elliott is a senior editor at CNET with a focus on laptops and streaming services. Matt has more than 20 years of experience testing and reviewing laptops. He has worked for CNET in New York and ...

Rita Baker wants to preserve her laptop’s battery. Should she remove it before running the computer on AC power? Doing so is probably the best practice, but it’s a hassle that most people, including ...

We've all been there before: You're out with your laptop, engrossed in your work, when your laptop gives you the ever-dreaded battery warning. If you'd rather your laptop warn you a little sooner, you ...